The Last of Us Abby Casting Continues a Naughty Dog Trend
A look at the casting of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in The Last of Us season 2 and its connection to a trend in Naughty Dog adaptations.
The Last of Us Abby Casting and the Preexisting Trend
The recent announcement of Kaitlyn Dever's casting as Abby in the HBO television series of The Last of Us marks a significant development in the adaptation of the popular video game. This choice follows a preexisting trend for Naughty Dog video-game-to-screen adaptations, indicating a deliberate pattern in casting decisions for these adaptations.
Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie in The Last of Us TV series.
The Last of Us, an apocalyptic drama that premiered its first season in 2023, stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. The character of Abby, originally from The Last of Us video game, has garnered immense excitement and mystery among fans, making her casting a crucial and highly anticipated decision. Kaitlyn Dever's portrayal of Abby in The Last of Us season 2 is reminiscent of another casting choice in a previous Naughty Dog adaptation.
Kaitlyn Dever in No One Will Save You
The premiere of The Last of Us season 2 is set for 2025, and the anticipation for this continuation of the series is heightened by the inclusion of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.
Beautiful Boy Kaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever's Journey to The Last of Us Casting
Kaitlyn Dever's casting as Abby in The Last of Us holds special significance due to her prior connection with the franchise. Years before The Last of Us became a television series, fans had dreamcast Dever for the role of Ellie, a character from the video game. Dever's resemblance to Ellie at the time of the game's release in 2013 and her rising presence in the acting scene had sparked widespread speculation about her potential involvement in a screen adaptation of the game.
Justified Kaitlyn Dever
Despite the passage of time and Dever's aging out of the role of Ellie, her eventual inclusion as Abby in The Last of Us series is a testament to the fulfillment of long-standing fan expectations and the realization that dreamcasts can indeed materialize in unexpected and satisfying ways.
Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) drive to graduation in Booksmart.
The Naughty Dog Adaptation Trend and Fan Expectations
The casting of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in The Last of Us season 2 further highlights a trend in Naughty Dog adaptations where fan expectations and dreamcasts have influenced casting decisions. This trend is exemplified by another Naughty Dog adaptation, Uncharted, where fan dreamcasts ultimately played a role in the casting choices for the film adaptation.
Mark Wahlberg As Sully In The Uncharted Movie holding object in front of him
The alignment of fan expectations with actual casting decisions in both The Last of Us and Uncharted adaptations underscores the impact of fan input on the creative process. It suggests that fancasting efforts can indeed yield unexpected and rewarding outcomes, signaling a promising prospect for video game fans and their influence on future adaptations.
Brynn breaking the fourth wall in No One Will Save You's ending
